Custom built 40W 2TB server
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:52 am
About time for my first post, and it will show off my custom built 2TB file and music server.
Hardware:
Intel D201GLY2
Pico PSU 120W
2x1TB WD Green Power
1Gbit Intel Ethernet
80mm Fan controlled by Speedfan
The case was designed in a 3D CAD system to ensure that all would fit in the small case I had in mind.
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All parts were designed to be easy to produce using normal workshop tools. However, I got help in machining the top plate in a CNC machine...
1.5mm sheet aluminium is used everywhere, except the top plate which is 5mm.
The 80mm fan is controlled by Speedfan to reach about 800rpm which keeps the insides at about 40C. The fan sits roughly 10mm from the passive heatsink on the Celeron processor on the D201GLY2. The cpu temp is about 35C during idle/normal use.
The two WD 1TB Green Power disks are mounted to a bracket using sillicone grommets taken from my Antec P150. The fan keeps the disks at about 40C.
The case is standing on four rubber feet that lets the air in at the bottom. The fan pushes the air upwards through the case and out through the mesh at the top of the case.
I think that the case might even run well without a fan by using only natural convection. This remains to be tested though...
To increase the network speed I also added a 1 GB Intel Network card. The D201GLY2 only has 100MB which is a no-go for me. Unfortunately the card blocks about 1/3 of the cross section area of the air outlet at the top of the case.
The finished product is used as a file and music server (Slimserver connected to my Slimdevices (Logitech) Transporter).
The server pulls 41W from the wall socket during light server duties, and about 45W during "heavy" use.
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/Emanuel
Hardware:
Intel D201GLY2
Pico PSU 120W
2x1TB WD Green Power
1Gbit Intel Ethernet
80mm Fan controlled by Speedfan
The case was designed in a 3D CAD system to ensure that all would fit in the small case I had in mind.
Click Image to Enlarge Myspace Image Upload
Click Image to Enlarge Myspace Image Upload
All parts were designed to be easy to produce using normal workshop tools. However, I got help in machining the top plate in a CNC machine...
1.5mm sheet aluminium is used everywhere, except the top plate which is 5mm.
The 80mm fan is controlled by Speedfan to reach about 800rpm which keeps the insides at about 40C. The fan sits roughly 10mm from the passive heatsink on the Celeron processor on the D201GLY2. The cpu temp is about 35C during idle/normal use.
The two WD 1TB Green Power disks are mounted to a bracket using sillicone grommets taken from my Antec P150. The fan keeps the disks at about 40C.
The case is standing on four rubber feet that lets the air in at the bottom. The fan pushes the air upwards through the case and out through the mesh at the top of the case.
I think that the case might even run well without a fan by using only natural convection. This remains to be tested though...
To increase the network speed I also added a 1 GB Intel Network card. The D201GLY2 only has 100MB which is a no-go for me. Unfortunately the card blocks about 1/3 of the cross section area of the air outlet at the top of the case.
The finished product is used as a file and music server (Slimserver connected to my Slimdevices (Logitech) Transporter).
The server pulls 41W from the wall socket during light server duties, and about 45W during "heavy" use.
Click Image to Enlarge Myspace Image Upload
Click Image to Enlarge Myspace Image Upload
/Emanuel